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FG62 VLT

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,269 mi
Last recorded148,269 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 VLT
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 148,269 miles

slight oil leak, brake disc scored, nsf headlight slight condensation, front subframe corroded, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, front suspension arms bush/pin worn but not excessive.

Pass 20 Dec 2022 144,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 142,502 miles

coil springs corroded, subframe corroded, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Jan 2021 135,779 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2019 125,691 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 125,691 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 125,584 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 115,223 miles

/n/s/f o/s/f brake balance just meets the requirements

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r o/s/r disc's slightly pitted or scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen has damage to zone (b) but does not affect drivers view

Pass 12 Dec 2017 110,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted obstructing view

damage to front bumper with tempary repair

Fail 29 Nov 2017 109,613 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper/grill damaged with sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted obstructing view

headlight warning light on dash

Pass 29 Nov 2016 87,834 miles

stone chip to central area of windscreen

undertrays fitted and cover on engine obscuring components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 70,377 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Insignia?

Based on 3,238,878 MOT tests across 297,647 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
297,647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 45,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,535
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,349
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,379
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FG62 VLT is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 83,571 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Insignia fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 45,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG62 VLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Insignia typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG62 VLT registered?

FG62 VLT is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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